Useful links and information

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Beara West Family Resource Centre 

We provide a wide range of services in Beara West Family Resource Centre (BWFRC) including printing, helping you to fill out forms and a space to talk to a friendly, supportive member of staff. If you’re facing a challenge and don’t know where to turn to please pop into us and we will support you as best we can.

For more info about any of these events please call into Beara West Family Resource Centre, phone 027 70998 or email info@bearawestfrc.ie

Beara West Needs You!

Would you like to make a difference in your community? Beara West is looking for volunteers to help support our local services, from friendly phone calls, delivering Meals on Wheels to lending a hand at events and activities. Just a little of your time can make a big difference in someone’s life. If you can spare some time and would like to get involved, please contact us on 027 70998 – we’d love to hear from you!

West Cork Feel Good Festival – Calling all artists young and old!
We're inviting you to submit art pieces inspired by the theme:
"What Makes Me Happy"
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, we want to see what happiness looks like through your eyes. Pieces will be displayed across Beara at events taking place during the Feel Good Festival throughout the month of October.
Let your creativity shine and help us spread some joy!
Submissions now open until Sept 30th – don’t miss out!
Drop-off locations: Beara West Resource Centre, The Caha Centre and Bere Island Community Centre

Activity Taster Sessions for Primary School Children

Beara West have collaborated with several clubs and groups to deliver a free session to primary school children. The children get to experience many different activities in the area with no pressure to join the club / group. These sessions will take place over several weeks, starting week beginning 15th September.

Contact Joanne on 083 1135077 or email joshea@bearawest.ie if you would like to receive the schedule of activities and book your child/ren a place.

Toy Library

We now provide a Toy Library for 0-5 year old. Become a member for €10 per year or €20 for family. Rent toys for one month at a time.

For more information call us on 027 70998 or email reception@bearawest.ieBeara West 

Care Ring – Winter Wellbeing Programme

Recognising the challenges that the winter months can bring, Beara West Care Ring is offering a Winter Wellbeing Telephone Service. If you would like to receive regular friendly phone calls over the winter—just for a chat, a listening ear, or a bit of company—please get in touch. To start, simply phone the Centre on 027 70998.

Beara West Rhythm Room is back!

Starting 10th September for six weeks, with a new start time of 2:15 pm in the Courtyard at Beara West. Spaces are limited. Please phone the centre 027 70998 to book your sit.

Women’s Group

Women’s Group will be resuming after their summer break on Monday 15th September at 7pm. Join us for a cuppa and a chat and brainstorm ideas together. Any queries or if you would like to stay informed of upcoming activities join the WhatsApp group. Contact us on 027 70998 or email reception@bearawest.ie.

Men’s Group

Men’s group will be resuming after their summer break on Thursday 25th September at 7pm. There is a fun quiz planned for the evening. Tables of four. Come as a table or come along and join a table. Space is limited so booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. If you would like to stay informed of further Men’s Group meetings join the WhatsApp group. Contact us on 027 70998 or reception@bearawest.ie

Citizens Information Talk Series

We’re delighted to launch our new Citizens Information Talk Series at Beara West Resource Centre with Ann O’Donovan. The first session will focus on The Fair Deal Scheme, taking place on Friday, 26th September from 11:00am to 12:30pm. A one to one session is available to chat to Ann after the talk. Please note: Minimum attendance is required. To secure your place, phone the Centre on 027 70998.

Meals on Wheels

A team of dedicated volunteers deliver low-cost nutritious meals every Thursday directly to your door. The meals change each week and offer a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian.  Please contact Beara West Family Resource Centre on a Monday to order your meal.

Seniors Alert Scheme

If a monitored personal alarm at home would give reassurance for anyone unwell or living alone, we facilitate setting up the Senior Alert Scheme

Care Ring

Friendly volunteers make social phone calls regularly keeping people connected with their community. Please let us know if you would like to receive a phone call.

Low-cost Counselling

Beara West can connect you with a trained therapist who provide a confidential space for you to talk through any challenges you are facing. This service is available at a low-cost.

Meeting Rooms

We also have meeting rooms available to book, including on Monday & Thursday evenings up to 8.45pm.